HARARE, Jul. 13, 2026 (NewsDay Live) – The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has acquired 165 motor vehicles under a fleet renewal programme aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening the supervision of local authorities, district and provincial offices across Zimbabwe.
Speaking during the official handover of more than 30 vehicles on Monday, Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe said the latest delivery formed part of a broader procurement exercise, with additional vehicles still expected.
Garwe said the investment would address longstanding transport shortages that had constrained the ministry’s ability to monitor, coordinate and evaluate programmes across the country.
“Today, we are symbolically handing over more than 30 motor vehicles, which form part of a larger fleet acquisition programme. To date, the ministry has successfully procured 165 motor vehicles, with additional vehicles expected to be delivered in due course,” he said.
He said the new fleet represented a significant investment in strengthening the ministry’s operational capacity to execute its constitutional mandate.
Garwe thanked the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion for funding the acquisition, saying it reflected government’s commitment to building an efficient and responsive public service.
He also acknowledged support from private sector partners, particularly companies in the land development and construction sectors, as well as development partners working through the Local Authorities Technical Support Unit (LATSU).
Under the initiative, the ministry received technical equipment including computers, printers, plotters and specialised tools for planners, engineers, valuers, architects and other technical personnel.
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Garwe said the equipment would improve planning, monitoring and evaluation while supporting evidence-based decision-making across the ministry.
He directed Permanent Secretary John Basera to ensure the vehicles were distributed without delay, with district offices receiving first priority, followed by provincial offices before allocations to the head office.
Garwe urged government officials entrusted with the vehicles to use them strictly for official business and ensure they were properly maintained.
He said the investment would strengthen implementation of the National Development Strategy 2 and improve service delivery as the government pursues Vision 2030.
